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COACH JAYS TIP OF THE WEEK...
Warm up to throw, dont throw to warm up...
It is not uncommon for a coach to call down to the bullpen for a relief pitcher to “get loose”. The pitcher immediately jumps up and begins throwing to the catcher. After a few “warm-up” throws, he tells the catcher to get down and proceeds to pump out a series of pitches at high effort and intensity. Without being aware the coach and the player are inhibiting the player’s performance and potentially increasing his risk for breakdown and injury. While it sometimes may be necessary to perform this routine due to the pace of the game, the best approach is to perform a dynamic warm-up to prepare the body for the upcoming stresses that pitching brings.
At Georgia Sports Academy we are on the cutting edge of sports specific training. Current research indicates that carrying out a sport-specific dynamic warm-up, will enhance overall strength and power while performing on the field. An active warm-up prepares the muscles and joints for performance.
Rather than waiting for the coach to react, the pitcher should be paying attention to the game. As the game progresses to the middle innings, the bullpen pitchers should begin preparing for the time that they may be called upon. The following is a sample dynamic warm-up that can be performed in the bullpen during the game.
Relief Pitcher Dynamic Warm-Up
Jogging Down and Back in Foul Territory
High Knee Run x 10yd
Icky shuffle, Side Shuffle x 10yd followed by Carioca x 10yd
Skip, Skip w/ a flick
Walking Shin Grab-Hip Rotation x 3 each
Lunge and Instep Touch x 3 each
Several Medicine ball drills including Circle Chops (6lbs) x 5 clockwise / x 5 counterclockwise, Trunk Twist (6lbs) x 1, Lunge and Throwers Chop (6lbs) x 5 each.
Throwing Arm Tubing drills including Rows x 10 (stride stance), Diagonal x 10 (stride stance)..
Save your arm for throwing, not warming up..
Smile! Work hard, have fun and trust yourself. It will rub off on your other teammates.
Coach Jay
Baseball tryouts
Each
year GSA
Baseball holds a series of tryouts in order to identify those players we feel have the potential to eventually play competitve baseball. At each event, players are evaluated in four areas: hitting, fielding, arm strength and speed. Attendees receive written notification as to whether they have qualified for the program within two weeks. Players DO NOT receive a written evaluation of their skills following the tryout. The tryout is only for identification purposes for teams and colleges....
Ages 8-23
Great South League College Summerball Georgia Tryouts
Registration
Register for a tryout by calling our office:
Macon Office: (478) 750 9000
Because spots are limited, We recommend that you tryout soon. Once submitted, your name will be added to the roster and you will be GUARANTEED a spot to tryout. If you submit an email address, we will email you a confirmation.
Cost
There is no cost to tryout
What to Bring
Come dressed as you would for practice. Bring your spikes if it is an outdoor tryout and tennis shoes or turf shoes if we are indoors. If you are a catcher, bring a full set of gear. Hitters should bring a bat.
Can’t Make a Tryout
If you cannot attend a tryout, please send player info to GSA1@BELLSOUTH.NET. Your application will be reviewed by our Coaching Committee and you will be notified in writing within two weeks as to whether we can offer you a spot to travel.
More Information
GSA BASEBALL is not affiliated with, nor sponsored by any other institution . GSA BASEBALL is a local Travel Team support group....Thank you!
Great South League Tryout Information
Great South League College Summerball 2010 Tryouts
Local Middle Georgia Travel Team Tryouts
Date: Dec.15th-May 15th
Time: Call or Email for Appt.
Location: Macon, GA
Site: Georgia Sports Academy
Event Details:
Tryout will be held indoors and outdoors at Georgia Sports Academy
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Georgia Sports Academy High School Membership
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The High School Membership
is a program that will offer a baseball or softball player full access to our facility during select hours Monday through Friday.
(The program is open to players from 7th thru 12th grade.) |
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Highlights of program
Hitters will have access to training cages for tee work, soft toss, and
live-pitch (using L-screens). Hitters can hit off of our Juggs Jr. pitching
machine. Pitchers can throw bullpens using our regulation pitching mounds. Pitchers can work on pitching drills in any of our training lanes. Position players can throw in any of our tunnels. Infielders can work on infield drills in any of our tunnels. Infielders can take groundballs in one of our tunnels. Catchers can catch live pitching or work on receiving drills using pitching machine. Catchers can work on blocking drills using our Juggs pitching machine.
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More Membership Information
Players enrolling in the membership program will receive an orientation during their first session. During this orientation, a member of our professional coaching staff will discuss maximizing use of the training facility through proper practice technique. This is vital in achieving full benefit from the program. As the saying goes, "practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect."
We will not tolerate "horseplay" at any time. This type of behavior is counter-productive and can lead to possible injury. Players should be focused on working hard to improve their skills during every workout. Players must show membership card and sign in prior to each workout. Members may bring a non-member to a workout. Non-members will be charged a $20 fee to work-out. Some lanes may be closed during member hours for staff lessons. Reservations needed.
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Program Details
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Ages
7th and 8th grade players
Monday through Thursday
2:30pm-5:30pm
Friday 2:30pm-5:00pm,
All High School Players
Monday through Thursday
10:00am-9:00pm
Friday 5:00 pm-7:00pm
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Cost
$125.00 Per Month
(1 month program)
$100.00 Per Month
(12 month program)
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